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Commission accepts returned $160,000 tied to Cheatham settlement and authorizes dispersal

Augusta Richmond County Commission ยท May 12, 2026
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Summary

The commission voted to accept $160,000 returned to the city related to Kadarius Cheatham's lawsuit and authorized dispersal to Cheatham and his attorneys, MSGF LLP, following a city attorney recommendation.

The commission voted to accept $160,000 returned to the city in connection with the settlement of Kadarius Cheatham v. Kyler Fern (Case No. 125-CV-005) and authorized dispersal of the funds to Cheatham and his attorneys, MSGF LLP.

Attorney Plunkett told the commission the funds had been returned by American National Assignment Company LLC and asked the commission to accept the return and direct staff to disburse the money to Cheatham and his counsel. Mayor (presiding) called for a motion; the motion received a second and was approved with commissioners who were absent from the chamber recorded as not voting.

The vote was recorded as carrying with remote commissioners noted and no further conditions attached. The action concluded the committee's motions on that item and the commission moved on to other business.